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FOOD 4 LESS

7030 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FOOD 4 LESS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632790

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521258

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED (PIC) MANAGER ON DUTY OR EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. STORE SLICING DELI MEATS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY STORAGE SHELVES,EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT MAINTAIN IN BAKERY AND MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND KEEP FLOORS DRY

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511020

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #2

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED (PIC) MANAGER ON DUTY OR EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. STORE SLICING DELI MEATS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS AT FRONT OF STORE LOCATED BY CUSTOMER SERVICE. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE 72.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BY REINSPECTION IN 2- DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY STORAGE SHELVES,EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT MAINTAIN IN BAKERY AND MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND KEEP FLOORS DRY .

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472509

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE BAKERY AND DELI WALK-IN COOLERS; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES WHERE NEEDED AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386068

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE EGG SHELVING. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345877

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213344

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) HANDSINKS IN PRODUCE, MEAT, AND SEAFOOD PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (70.0-74.2F) INSTD TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-501.19 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MEAT, SEAFOOD AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70F-75F. INSTD TO PROVIDE A MINUMUM OF 110F AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT TOP BASE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B) UTILITY SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. PRODUCE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 RAW PLYWOOD SURFACES ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CEILING AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, GREEN SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6.202.11 LIGHT OUT IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098242

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND CAULKING SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL, CAULKING AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS OF DISPLAY FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL FREEZERS

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088832

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALL, CEILINGS AND STORAGE BOXES IN REAR AROUND UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BASE AND SURROUNDING WALL IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED SURFACE, HOLES NOTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND CAULKING SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL, CAULKING AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS OF DISPLAY FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL FREEZERS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064566

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WALL COVING IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR COVING AND THE BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BPTTOM OF DOOR

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT NEAR THE PREP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMTER INSIDE THE FISH DISPLAY CASE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953546

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950471

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950289

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD 4 LESS · 7030 S ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1948642 ON 8/3/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, EQUIPMENT AND HANGING SIGNAGE IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA, DELI PREP AREA, AND DISPLAY AISLES. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. THE BAKERY SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY CABINETS WITH BREAD, DOUGHNUTS AND MUFFINS WAS CLEANED AND EMPTIED AT THIS TIME. MUST CONTINUE WITH THOROUGH CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY DETERMINE THE PEST CONTROL SOURCE AND TREAT THE AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR CAKE FROSTING IN THE BAKERY AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE SUPPLY VENTS IN THE BAKERY AND DELI FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA.

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121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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